Minerals In India

Minerals in India

Minerals in India

Minerals are naturally occurring chemical compound. Minerals in India usually have specific chemical formula and crystalline form. Mineralogy is the study of minerals.
There are more than 5,500 known minerals and 5,312 minerals in India approved by IMA (International Mineralogical Association).

Minerals have various specific physical and chemical properties such as crystal structure, hardness, luster, color, specific gravity, taste, smell etc. Here is a list of major minerals and states they are found in.